Kendal on Hudson Management Team

Patricia Doyle

Executive Director

Pat is the Chief Executive Officer of Kendal on Hudson and is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in alignment with Kendal on Hudson’s vision and values. Pat reports to the Board of Directors of Kendal on Hudson and is accountable to the President of The Kendal Corporation under the system affiliation agreement, which defines Kendal’s unique “federal” model.

Jean Eccleston

Chief Financial Officer

Jean , a Certified Public Accountant, is the Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for all finance and accounting matters at Kendal on Hudson. She is also the CFO of the Kendal on Hudson Charitable Fund. In addition to her finance responsibilities, Jean oversees Information Technology.

Gower Lane

Director

Gower is responsible for all our operational areas including maintenance, environmental services, dining, transportation and security. He also serves as our life-safety officer.

Lisa Wacht

Administrator, Health Services

Lisa and her team have responsibility for the operation of the Health Center including the Adirondack, Clearwater and Resident Care Center and are also responsible for all health and wellness programs. Lisa works closely with Syna Kandarappallil, D.O, our Medical Director and Chris Appel, R. N., our Director of Nursing in establishing all health and wellness policies, procedures and programs. Other key members of the Health Services staff include Stacey Conway, Director of Social Services; Patti Munson, Resident Care Director.

Chris Appel, R.N.

Director of Nursing

Chris is responsible for nursing care throughout our Health Center where she has achieved, in partnership with the Kendal on Hudson team, a consistent 5 star rating by the Federal Government and the selection as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes.

Tina Finnegan

Director, Human Resources

Tina’s responsibilities include all human resources including staff recruitment and retention, benefits, policy administration and Labor Law compliance. Tina also plays a key role in the development and implementation of education and staff training programs.

Gemma Maver

Director, Sales and Marketing

Gemma is responsible for the marketing at Kendal on Hudson as well as managing all public relations and community relations activities and supporting Kendal’s philanthropic efforts.